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But how good do those E39s look, spot on from every angle inside and out. Don’t want to be pedantic, but the E12 M535 was the first M sedan. Pretty much an M5 before they started using the badge. https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...m535i-e12.html I’m not into exotics but this channel is worth a look. I’ve binged on all of his videos. Hosted by the knowledgeable workshop owner. |
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Matt Farah driving a mint E39 M5.
I love the balance of size and power this car has. I'm also a sucker for that engine, and I guess that's why I love my Mustang so much, high revving, naturally aspirated, induction note, exhaust note..............what's not to love. As much as I hate to say it, the closest thing to the E39 M5 you could buy after its run would be a VE or VF Commodore SS. Naturally aspirated V8, 6-speed manual, well sorted RWD chassis, great steering. Which is no coincidence, Holden (and Ford with the BA) benchmarked the E39 5-Series in general for the VE Commodore.
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Another E39 M5, this time The Next Big Thing with Magnus Walker...............
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That’s your peak pref Franco being your time mind you they are good times at BM but I vouch for a bullet proof E21 328i manual.
What a beast never missed a beat thrashed the hell out of that 6 handled and went like the clappers. Trim quality as well was very those days and going into the series you fav started saving costs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Researching for a post, I once again came across this video. I've always loved how the naturally aspirated Barra sounded, especially in FG spec when they put some effort into tuning the tone of the engine. Just listen to it scream in the opening clip, then again at 1.29. I also love the in-car sound of the 1 - 2 shift.
I always lament not ordering the Turbo 16 years ago, but then I drive the car again and listen to the old Barra scream and all is well with the world. The post I was researching was about the EcoBoost engine Ford used in the Falcon. While a fine engine and way better than many would have expected, the sound didn't have reach the same high for me.
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The master driving one of my favorite engines, pity about the rest of the car's credentials.
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Short review on the EL GT.................
Got to admit there are some to be said about old fashioned throttle response (as a real linkage to the engine) and proper all-round visibility. She's slow, but that Windsor sounds sooooo nice.
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Tight, low, good visibility...just so different to modern cars. Its hilarious when I take them out in them and they think they are fast....just having alot of fun in them TBH. I too like that lexus engine...been looking to much at IS F's recently.
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https://www.youtube.com/@drivingenthusiastaustralia With PDRIVE, its often exactly what I want, no music or speaking drowning out the sound of the engine. https://www.youtube.com/@PDriveTV
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Ross reviews, AU XR8 ute on youtube
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Clarkson on the Jaguar XE SV Project 8.......................
It's such a shame these were LHD only.
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Clarkson on two of my favorite cars, the Jaguar XFR and E60 BMW M5....................
The Jaguar XFR is kinda like a distant cousin to the FG FPV GTE, FGX XR8 and XR8 Sprint. 5.0 Supercharged V8 goodness, 6-speed ZF gearbox, freight train performance and subtle under-the-radar styling. This was one of the earliest Jags fitted with the 5.0 engine, as such, they hadn't quite nailed the sound like the later versions did.
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As a Ford man, I'm supposed to hate the Monaro....................but I don't, in fact I love them.
While I'm not a regular viewer of his content, I do love this review of the Monaro VXR. Interesting to hear comments on that gearbox. This was well before the word "Tremec" was regarded as a good thing. And that's because the Tremec Holden used in those cars was the truck version of the T56. It wasn't until Ford and FPV renovated the design to make a specific version of the T56 that Tremec became a desirable thing. The later TR6060 version that both Ford/FPV and Holden/HSV took that to another level.
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Two old 5th Gear reviews.
The first being the Mercedes-McClaren SLR. Heavily flawed, that 5-speed slusher really ruined the vehicle. But just look at the angle and amount of smoke old Tiff achieved on the track. I also love the duality of noise the SLR makes, a deep bellowing exhaust note accompanied by the shrill of the supercharger. But its interesting to see how twitchy and unpredictable it was, which is at odds with the slushy gearbox and Mercedes-ness to it. The second being a quick review of the 2005 Ford GT................
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I’m probably not really in a position to comment as I’ll never be able to afford or drive either, but I always thought for a super car both engine choices were half arsed. Fords is essentially a supercharged pick up truck engine while MBs is a supercharged engine from a then 5 figure E Class.
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The Ford GT seemed to be the opposite. Most expected it to be a straight-line hero like every other American performance car. But what they delivered surprised many. The engine? It used an alloy block instead of the cast-iron truck block, so it sort of is and sort of isn't a truck engine. But yes, that's where they saved money by using a modified version of an existing engine. At least its bullet proof and parts readily available. Can't say that about a Ferrari or Lambo.
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I can’t say I’ve ever followed that segment of the car industry too closely, as ownership and real world use is unrealistic to me. But I get the impression the SLR is more of a AM Vanquish, Ferrari 575M competitor while the GT is more aligned with the Carerra GT, Enzo, Murcialago, Zonda? At the time Ford played around with 351 and 427 cui V10 concept engines. I think something like this would have been the icing on the cake. https://www.motortrend.com/news/prot...-ford-mustang/ Likewise Mercedes had the option of their V12 variants like Pagani Zonda or AMG twin turbo spec. The twin turbo V12 had 200nm more torque. Instead opted for a relatively low tech V8. |
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Not really a review. But what a weapon.
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Wow!
I have seen a lot of vids in my time, can't understand how this one passed my by. Absolute legend Thanks for posting, it was a great way to start my Monday morning. One Man.
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Geez, that thing is unhinged.
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Not so much a review, more of an enjoyable drive video. I've no need for an off roader, but I'd dearly love to drive one of these.
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